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Subtract 30/16 from 35/63

1^st number: 35/63, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

35/63 - 30/16 is -95/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   35/63 = 35 × 16/63 × 16 = 560/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
   30/16 = 30 × 63/16 × 63 = 1890/1008
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   560/1008 - 1890/1008 = 560 - 1890/1008 = -1330/1008
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -95/72

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